It’s almost fair to say that children and radiology go hand
in hand. While children are growing up there is always the need for some kind
of procedure. If the little one breaks a limb or gets a fracture, perhaps a
bump on the head, we need to get an MRI. If there is some sort of
marble in the nose scenario we have to get an X-Ray. There is
always some sort of diagnostic imaging
procedure that’s necessary for the kids.
Does the early exposure to diagnostic imaging affect our
children in some way? It depends on who you ask that question to, and what
context you are asking it in. If you ask the FDA, it warns that when children
are being put through diagnostic imaging procedure it’s good to take
precautions. Children are more susceptible to low level radiology since their
bodies are still developing. It’s estimated that as time goes on there is a
fairly significant number of future cancers that may result. Is there a
positive spin to kids and radiology in general?
The UK Radiological Congress thinks that there is a major
silver lining to kids and radiology. The last day of the congress saw an open
door to kids ages 11 to 18. The purpose of that particular get together was to
show kids the positive uses in diagnostic imaging and also teach them the
basics on operation for each modality. This is the kind of activity that helps
kids overcome a lot of their fears in so far as diagnostic imaging.
Further educating kids on diagnostic imaging can serve a
multitude of purposes. Kids would not only be put at ease in terms of their
fears but also they could be further encouraged to develop an interest in
becoming professionals in the diagnostic imaging fields. A fun education can
help develop the next generation of radiologists, technicians, and even
scientists attempting to advance imaging technology.
Only time will tell how much interest children are going to
develop as far as radiology and diagnostic imaging in general is concerned. An
early education on the very basics will encourage a far more positive approach
not only from kids but also parents that may themselves have an aversion to testing.
If you have any questions about diagnostic imaging please
feel free to contact us, we look forward to taking your call and answering any
questions you may have.
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